Netizens burn Trillanes on social media after making statement telling Duterte “to just swallow his pride and be grateful”

While President Duterte has denied personally asking the US to fight Maute militants in Marawi, Trillanes in a statement says “Duterte should just swallow his pride and be grateful about it.”

In a GMA News report, Trillanes said: “The assistance provided by the US forces in the current conflict in Marawi is a welcome development. Our ground troops could avail of accurate tactical intel for a more effective operations which would also help minimize government casualties.” [GMA News]

The Trillanes’ statement has upset Duterte supporters on social media and expressed their anger against the senator by posting harsh comments on GMA News’ post.